Transportation is the factor that holds the supply chains and logistic distribution together.
Explanation:
In order to make a good that is competitive and has advantages it needs to have certain transportation capabilities and without which the supply chain network of distribution and communication can work.
The larger the population of a country the larger is the role of its transportation network as to meet the tastes and preferences of the consumers and clients.
Hence the transportation network is significant in the distribution and production of goods and services for a nation's economy.